The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-03

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CAL.-Mr. VIM. Martin, one Of the oldest
residents Of this city, whose reputation Is 9
brick layer stands at the head, accompanied
by his wife and son John and family has de
parted for California to reside there perma
uently. He and his family leave many friends
here, who have only one wish, that he pros
pers In nis new home.
KAN.-Miss Mary Stephenson and brother
Emmett, are In Kansas, the guests Of thel'
uncle.
Msx.-The Mendoza Union Fair Assocla
ton IL still In the land OF the living. At the
annual meeting Of the directors, the Other
evening, John Foulk was elected president;
James Dunbar, vice president; Geo. H. Mad
den, secretary, and Casper Fischer, treasurer
IKE.-I. w. Rogers, Of the Gault House
Chicago, late Of the Clifton Of this city, paid
his old friends flying visit on Monday even
ing.
I'LL. I. Warner and wife left this city
on Tuesday for the southwest. Mr.. Warner
isn't going for land this time; he is out for
Jolly time, and will visit points of interest In
old Mexico and the Southwest
CHAs.-Charlie Meyers, Of La Sale, was in
town on Tuesday. Charlie is one OF the hand
soonest young men In La Sale.
HoME.-Miss Mamie, the 6.year- old daugh
ter of John Delbridge, who eloped with Mr.
James Boyle, aged "a years, some weeks ago
made her parents happy surprise on Mon
day last by returning to their home on the
arm of her husband. They were married in
Pontiac the day after the elopement occurred
The happy couple have their parents forgive
ness, and the best wishes Of their many
friends. They contemplate going to house
keeping soon. Success to them.
PooL.--J. j. Pool, the Earyille druggist
was In town on Wednesday.
ToN.-W. J. Medley was In Tonca on We'd
nesday on business connected with the horse
markets.
HooK.-Geo. w. Hook, Ga brother of the
late lamented Cbas Hook OF this city, OF
Grand Ridge, made this office pleasant call
on Thursday morning.
SEELEY.-V. II. Seeley was IN Seneca on
Wednesday on horse business.
DEa.-Wm. and Jacob Degen attended Abe
Holderman's funeral on Tuesday.
NEB.--Mrs. Elizabeth Huston, sister of I'm
cles Uriah and John Miller, is visiting her
brothers for week or SO. Her home 10 in
ArrapahOe, Neb.
REED,-Park Reed has moved his houses,
from the property sold to the g., b. Il q.
road, TO the ground now occupied by Love-
joys coal yard, which he has purchased.
HOGE.-Rev. r. P. Hoge, Of Wenons, Chap
lain OF the Big Bend Reunion Association and
q resident Of Wenons for 30 years, died on
Monday last.
STEvE.-Steve Doolan sustained severe
wound from being kicked on the calf Of the
leg by one Of his horses one day last week.
DAY.-Rev. Warren F. Day will remain
with US, having declined the San Diego call.
REEvEs.-Walter Reeves, the well known
attorney Of Streator, is in this city most Of bis
time now. It is nearly settled that Ottawa is
to give a bonus for him; he is In the wrong
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. l.. Hossack left for
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winter. Mr.. Hossack has accepted Scalp
from large commission house.
k.--Mrs. Kinder and son, Of La Sale, spent
Thanksgiving at Seymour, Ia, where the
Kinder family had reunion.
CAToN.-Judge Cation is rapidly recovering
from his attack Of pneumonia.
LA.-Mrs. j. W. Duncan was in La Sale
this week visiting her sister, Mrs. Lucey
CARUs.--Dr Paul Carus, OF La Sale, has
succeeded Mr.. Underwood as editor Of The
Open Court. This is a well conducted philo-
sophical paper, In which Mr.. Hegcler is inter
ested and to which he contributes. IL Is not
popular periodical by any means; but those
inclined in the least to philosophical study
will find it very interesting.
FRANK.-Francis Warner of Chicago visited
in this city last Tuesday.
Lo.--Judge Locey of La Sale, was at the
Hub on Wednesday.